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Old 08-02-2006, 09:34 AM
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I got my car detailed around April. I just picked up that new Eagle Nano wax spray that doesn
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[QUOTE=s2000 x,Aug 2 2006, 09:34 AM] I got my car detailed around April. I just picked up that new Eagle Nano wax spray that doesn
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Is it a wax with any sort of polishing capability, or just a straight wax protectant? IMHO, using a wax with a polishing effect that often would be harmful to the finish. You're removing a small amount of paint and clearcoat each time.
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i used turtle wax ice every time i washed for a few weeks then i found out how easy it is to just put on a synthetic and a carnubas coat over it and get amazing results that actually last. i could be mistaken (and probably am) but isnt the spray a booster for the nano wax itself?
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you can wax as much as you want. just make sure you remove it real good so you don't end up with allot of wax build up.

So far i have been waxing my car every week trying to look for the best shine out of it....

so far this is my formula
3 coats of Zaino with Z1 then Z2 applied 3 consecutive weeks
1 coat of Klasse 2 step ( silver and red bottle)
1 clay bar after the 4 coats of wax (to get rid of some rough surface which originally came with the car)
2 coats of P21S

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the Zaino gave it a very clear and bright shine, after 2 coats it was real bright, the 3rd coat didn't do much. i topped it off with Klass trying to get a deep luster, The klasse is a great protectant agains UV, bird dropping contributions and other contaminants. The P21S gave it that liquid luster i was looking for in the paint.

i am going to do a couple of P21S coats and use speed shine for touch ups.

my car is 6 weeks old with 6 coats of liquid bling
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here are the pics even threw in my 12 sec neon. I think I earned one of those badges even waxed my trunk and even under my hood . Also LagunaS2K
I thought with a brand new car you shouldn't wax it until 6 months to a year cause you have to let the paint oxidize I could be wrong due to newer paints and procedures but that
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Are those all seasons in the summer?

Engine bay looks great!
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Originally Posted by afwfjustin,Aug 6 2006, 09:08 AM
Are those all seasons in the summer?
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You can wash, clay, polish, seal and wax a new car asap - actually I recommend it. The only time you should wait is if the car has some paint work repaired and they don't oven bake it after they have finished - if they don't leave it for a month.


LagunaS2k - I think your Klasse is removing your Zaino!

If you are using both the red and the silver bottles - it is the red one (all - in - one) that is removing it. The silver one can be used just fine. But the all-in-one has cleaning/ oxidation removal properties and I think it would remove the Zaino. Also I don't think applying Zaino over the top of P21S will 'bond'. And claying after wax/ polish has been applied will remove it all/ some of it.

Not sure whether your process flow is how you actually apply it - so apologies if I have read this wrong

I stand corrected on the above but this is my take.

S2000 x - please let me know your tire shine product - it looks like Meguairs but please confirm???


Thanks Rob
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[QUOTE]afwfjustin Posted on Aug 6 2006, 09:08 AM
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